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2019-11-20

| Terrorism

'Al-Qaeda's links to the Taliban remain strong': Petraeus

'Al-Qaeda's links to the Taliban remain strong': Petraeus

The Taliban have made no effort to cut its ties with the terrorist group, say analysts.

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US sanctions Afghanistan-based charity for aiding ISIS

2019-11-20

| Security
US sanctions Afghanistan-based charity for aiding ISIS

The Nejat Social Welfare Organisation uses 'false charitable pretences' as a cover to support the activities of ISIS in Afhganistan, according to the US Treasury Department.
ISIS admits defeat in Nangarhar as its fighters surrender en masse

2019-11-19

| Security
ISIS admits defeat in Nangarhar as its fighters surrender en masse

Members of the group, made up of mostly foreign fighters, said their situation became impossible once they ran out of food and ammunition.
Prisoner swap with Taliban goes through despite militants' shaky promises

2019-11-19

| Security
Prisoner swap with Taliban goes through despite militants' shaky promises

Two American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) professors and 10 Afghan troops were freed in exchange for three Haqqani Network commanders.

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Taliban's ability to control its own members called into question

A major disconnect between the Taliban's political wing, based in Doha, Qatar, and their military commanders in Afghanistan have let to violent infighting in recent months.
Taliban's ability to control its own members called into question
Revolutionary Guard vows bloody crackdown on protesters in Iran

2019-11-19

| Protests
Revolutionary Guard vows bloody crackdown on protesters in Iran

The increasingly violent protests reportedly have hit 100 cities, with three security personnel killed by rioters and 'dozens' of Iranian citizens gunned down in the streets.
Helmand officials raise concern over ISIS recruitment drive

2019-11-18

| Security
Helmand officials raise concern over ISIS recruitment drive

ISIS is secretly inviting people to join their group, luring many with simple bribes, according to locals.
Herat farmers denounce the Taliban for forcing them to grow poppies

2019-11-18

| Security
Herat farmers denounce the Taliban for forcing them to grow poppies

The cultivation, transport, trafficking, sale and use of narcotic drugs is strictly forbidden in Islam, religious scholars say -- yet it remains a pillar in the Taliban's playbook.
Why does the Taliban deny al-Qaeda's responsibility in the September 11 attacks?

2019-11-15

| Analysis
Why does the Taliban deny al-Qaeda's responsibility in the September 11 attacks?

One of the key points to any potential agreement is that the Taliban disavow al-Qaeda and promise to never allow Afghan soil to be used as a staging ground for terrorist groups.
Sherzad District residents welcome security operations against Taliban

2019-11-15

| Security
Sherzad District residents welcome security operations against Taliban

The joint security forces operations will continue until all Taliban militants are expelled from the district, officials say.
Herat officials detail Taliban's deep links with local crime rings

2019-11-14

| Crime Justice
Herat officials detail Taliban's deep links with local crime rings

The Taliban are enabling organised and violent crime in order to create insecurity and reap the financial benefits.
Kunduz police seek woman recruits amid growing female security role

2019-11-14

| Security
Kunduz police seek woman recruits amid growing female security role

The Kuduz Police have a few female officers and are recruiting more to work alongside male colleagues.
Kunduz residents demand immediate intra-Afghan peace talks

2019-11-14

| Security
Kunduz residents demand immediate intra-Afghan peace talks

The activists sought to send a clear message to the Taliban that the country is fed up with the war.
Children among dead in Kabul rush-hour car bombing

2019-11-13

| Terrorism
Children among dead in Kabul rush-hour car bombing

At least three children were among those killed in a car bombing that allegedly targeted a vehicle belonging to a private Canadian security company.

Spotlight

Taliban's ability to control its own members called into question
Taliban's ability to control its own members called into question

A major disconnect between the Taliban's political wing, based in Doha, Qatar, and their military commanders in Afghanistan have let to violent infighting in recent months.

Poll

How likely is it for disaffected Taliban fighters to join ISIS if a peace deal is reached?

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